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Mar 28, 2023 due process motion for reconsideration service of summons civil procedure jurisdiction supreme court

Due Process and Summons: Supreme Court Ruling on Unresolved Motions for Reconsideration

The Supreme Court clarifies that ignoring a motion for reconsideration violates due process, while explaining how courts acquire jurisdiction over defendants.

Mar 28, 2023 property law summons due process civil procedure voluntary appearance quasi in rem

Defective Summons and Voluntary Appearance: Due Process in Property Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies when defective extraterritorial summons can be cured by voluntary appearance—and why due process still protects the defendant.

Mar 28, 2023 civil procedure summons jurisdiction special purpose vehicle trustee appointment loan assignment

Defective Summons Voids Trustee Appointment: Key Lessons from Diversified Plastic Film v. PI-One

Defective summons can void court proceedings. Learn the jurisdictional limits and SPV Act requirements from this Supreme Court ruling.

Aug 7, 2022 piercing-corporate-veil jurisdiction service-of-summons foreign-corporations labor-law due-process

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Jurisdiction First, Liability Later

Supreme Court clarifies that courts must first acquire jurisdiction over a corporation before applying the piercing the corporate veil doctrine to hold owners liable.

May 4, 2021 civil procedure jurisdiction voluntary submission replevin rules of court

Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction: Key Insights from the Jorgenetics Replevin Case

How a defendant's post-dismissal motions can cure defective service of summons and revive a replevin case, per the Supreme Court.

Sep 5, 2017 civil procedure summons due process foreign judgment jurisdiction

Valid Service of Summons in Foreign Judgment Recognition: Key Lessons from Express Padala v. Ocampo

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on invalid substituted service of summons in foreign judgment recognition, and its due process implications.

Dec 11, 2006 substituted service summons civil procedure security guard due process robinson v miralles

When a Security Guard Can Validly Receive Summons: The Robinson v. Miralles Doctrine

The Supreme Court ruled that substituted service of summons through a security guard can be valid when a defendant obstructs personal service.

Jul 20, 2006 quieting title jurisdiction due process preliminary injunction lis pendens civil procedure

Quieting Title and Due Process: Notice of Raffle and Voluntary Submission to Jurisdiction

Learn how notice of raffle and voluntary appearance affect jurisdiction in quieting title cases, based on a 2006 Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 15, 2005 civil procedure summons due process extraterritorial service default judgment

Extraterritorial Service of Summons: Due Process for Non-Resident Defendants

Philippine courts must strictly comply with rules on extraterritorial service of summons before declaring non-resident defendants in default.

Jan 20, 2005 service by publication summons jurisdiction due process civil procedure rules of court

Service by Publication in the Philippines: Strict Rules for Valid Summons

Learn the strict requirements for valid service of summons by publication in the Philippines, and why procedural lapses can void court judgments.